*obtaining a commercial pilot certificate> comes from successfully completing ground school and logging 250 hours - this includes time allotted for certain maneuvers and bad weather situations* once ground flight school is completed. test, and all the log hours you need to complete a check flight > a check flight is like a driving test for pilots - A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examiner asks to plan a flight, tests your knowledge on aeronautical matters, then comes for the flight, the FAA examiner then asks for certain maneuvers to be performed to test your abilities throughout the flight. If all goes well as indicated, the FAA examiner signs the commercial pilot certificate.*A commercial pilot requires either a current first or second class medical certificate, as well as an instrument rating and a multi-engine rating*to receive a medical certificate and an aeronautical medical examiner must first confirm that you meet the health and fitness requirements to be a pilot.*must receive an instrument rating to demonstrate ability to fly with low visibility (in case of bad weather...